This review is long overdue, but I had to share! I called several balloon companies and was getting…read morenervous about pulling this off in such a short time--until I connected with Megan at North Shore Balloon Decor. From our very first conversation, I felt completely at ease. Megan clearly knows her stuff! I signed the contract that same day (or maybe the next) and sent a few emails to confirm details. Every time, she stayed calm and reassured me: "I got this." And she delivered! The team arrived early, set everything up beautifully, and even made tweaks based on my suggestions. Everything turned out perfect. If you want a balloon company that truly knows what they're doing, this is the one. I recommend them hands down--actually, hands and toes down. I wanted an orange balloon arch and got exactly what I asked for.

They offer Beyond great service! I was in a bind, she came through and exceeded my expectations!…read moreThe balloon arch was gorgeous! Better than what we had expected and made a very very well! All the balloons were perfectly circular ( ours didn't have variety in size so this was important! She blew up the balloons and was using an arch that I owned to put put the arch together at my request . my arch had some tape on it from older use, the balloons kept popping ! she knew exactly how to remedy the problem, and fixed it so quick! She is very artistic fast and professional, and sweet and kind too! Do not hesitate for a second, whatever your request is she will fill it beautifully ! North Shore Balloon Decor will be my only Balloon people from now on! Great work, great price !

Stacey knows how to put together an amazing event . I hired her for my son's recent bar mitzvah and…read moream so glad I did. She has impeccable taste and her attention to detail is remarkable. She is creative, organized, fun and easy to work with. She helped orchestrate the whole night and helped with service set up ( even designed and created our floral arrangements!) and helped with every detail of our celebration. While I knew we would have a fun party, Stacey's ideas and execution from start to finish made our event spectacular. Highly recommend!!!!

I call Stacey Moe the Energizer Bunny - she is unstoppable on the longest of days, never flagging…read morein energy, effort or creativity. We most recently hired Stacey for our daughter's bat mitzvah. From the very first meeting, she was creative, resourceful, and on top of all aspects of the party. Nothing was halfway. Even when I, long since tired of the planning process, declared something "good enough," Stacey came up with something better, a wow-factor that didn't stretch the budget. On the evening of the event, I didn't do a thing. Stacey never stopped moving, never missed a thing, and when it did occur to me to check on things, Stacey beat me to it by showing up with an update. What sets Stacey apart from the myriad event planners on the north shore is her range, adaptability and accessibility. She can do a lovely, refined bridal shower at the country club just as meticulously as a loud, techno party in a loft space. She never makes you feel like you need to spend more or do more than you'd planned. She doesn't push ideas. Stacey's so very fun and easy to work with, such an authentic person, it feels like planning a party with your best girlfriend, the one who knows all the best places and picks out the best centerpieces and has an amazing little source for favors that no one else has used - and is just as excited as you are about making it a great event.

That Special Event catered a fundraiser at my home in Hinsdale. Jerry was amazing. His and the…read morestaff's attention to detail made the evening enjoyable and memorable for everyone. The team is professional, the food was delicious and the presentation was both creative and beautiful! I highly recommend Jerry and his team.

When I realized I misjudged the amount of food needed for my party and the amount of time and help…read moreI needed, Jerry drove over with a team of 3 additional people who, IN ONE HOUR, pulled everything together. I had the most elegant charcuterie board ever. I will never do another event without them will let them handle everything. I was relieved, impressed and delighted at the same time. This team is talented and has customer service down to a science. Thank you all for making my event so special.

Exceptional Care When We Needed It Most Shiva Ladies was an…read moreabsolute gift to our family during one of the most difficult times in our lives. From the moment they stepped in, they took care of every detail with such thoughtfulness, professionalism, and compassion that we were able to focus on what mattered most: being together as a family and receiving those who came to pay their respects. They were trustworthy, discreet, and remarkably intuitive. They seemed to anticipate everything we might need before we even thought to ask. They selected the perfect location for the food and beverages, thoughtfully chose a delicious and appropriate menu, purchased everything necessary, and took care of all the arrangements in advance. When we arrived, everything was beautifully prepared and ready. There was nothing for us to worry about or manage. What impressed us just as much was their attention to the little things that meant so much. They kept track of the many donations, kind gestures, and thoughtful contributions from friends and family, both on the day itself and afterward. They handled every detail with care, sensitivity, and an understanding of how meaningful these gestures are during a time of loss. They created a beautiful, warm, and welcoming environment for our family and friends to gather, share memories, and offer comfort. And when it was all over, they cleaned everything up so seamlessly that you would never have known a gathering had taken place. What makes Shiva Ladies so extraordinary is that they don't simply provide a service. They lift an enormous burden from a family at a time when even the smallest task can feel overwhelming. They do it quietly, graciously, and with genuine heart, allowing you to be fully present with the people you love. We will always be grateful for the peace of mind they gave us and for the beautiful experience they created for our family during such a difficult time. I cannot recommend Shiva Ladies highly enough. Their care, competence, and compassion are truly exceptional, and having them there made an immeasurable difference to us.

I can't even begin to tell you how impressive, thoughtful, thorough, and wonderful The Shiva Ladies…read moreare. Obviously, you don't want to have to call them but when you do, they are the ones you want to call. After my dad's passing, I needed everything just "done" and done well, and that's exactly what Randi and her team delivered. I think I spent 10 minutes on the phone getting everything set up with Randi, she communicated well afterwards leading up to the shiva, and at the shiva her employee Michelle was an absolute delight. Everyone at the party loved getting to know her, while she flawlessly attended to the entire gathering from set-up to clean-up. Randi and Michelle were both as kind as can be, empathetic, professional, calm, understanding, and most of all, helpful. Next time I have to make a crappy call for Shiva, it's 100% going to Randi and The Shiva Ladies. THANK YOU for making shiva the easiest thing we had to do.

Smarty Pants is the way to go baby!…read more He came by for our sons 1st birthday party and followed a magician and everyone loved his creations! I believe he was there for an hour or so. As seen by his creations, he was a hit by both adults and kids alike! I hope we may utilize his services again! We can't speak highly enough of SP!!

What a fun performer. I came across him at the Park Ridge Kiwanis annual pancake breakfast, where…read morehe was doing some entertaining mostly for the kids but definitely for the adults as well. It's through him that I heard of the Central Street Busker Festival that took place the next day and his line was loooong! Most recently, we went to his show last week that the Mt. Prospect Public Library held for spring break. That was very very well attended, with a long line of folks waiting to get in (and that's with all of us registered to attend!), but the show was a lot of fun. He did a little magic, a little comedy, and some fun balloon tricks. This guy has been doing this all his adult life--unless that's also a joke and part of his act--but regardless, he's great at his job. I'm looking forward to seeing him again and my little one having the chance to pick her balloon creation on her own.

My kids have never signed up for a weekly class here, but they've attended several bday parties and…read moremini camps...and it's always a guaranteed good time! And educational! This past week my son and his friend took a break from their regular day camp to do a week (half days: 9am-12pm). The theme was Cool Science & Sports Physics. I didn't get a ton of details about what they did on a daily basis, but they came home with huge smiles and projects they were proud of. They finished the camp today and eagerly said they would be open to doing another week soon. I haven't done the full day yet because that seems like a lot of science for one day, but the kids I know who stay all day love it. It's very organized, educational and fun! Both my daughter and son love it and I'll likely send my little guy when he's old enough. They do tend to clog up your inbox with promotional emails once you sign up, but guess that's also good to keep on top of the many options they have to sign up for. Thanks for another fun week!

They refused to release my child to me unless I show them a photo ID everyday. It doesn't matter if…read morethe child says hi daddy or I showed them my ID yesterday. They treat parents they know as unknown persons. This policy is beyond annoying and I'm sick of seeing the scorn on their faces at pickup. I will not patronize this business in the future.

Megan helped plan our wedding at the Langham hotel and I couldn't be any happier with how it all…read moreturned out. The day I met Megan, I knew I had to work with her in order to have the best wedding possible. I was able to enjoy every single moment of the process thanks to her. Megan is organized, professional, and confident. She knows her stuff and is highly regarded in the industry. Everyone knew her and actually would tell me how lucky I was to have her plan our wedding. To top it all off she is the nicest woman and I really enjoyed hearing from her and seeing her regularly. I'm going to miss her now that it's all done. I recommend you go with Megan for your entire planning process. You won't regret it and will be able to relax knowing you are in good hands.

She was unprofessional, missing half the night, and made errors throughout the entire wedding…read moreweekend. although the worst part was her negative and snarky attitude and tone to everyone including the family and friends. Do not waste your money.

We worked with Marcy to plan our 200-person wedding in downtown Chicago. She was a pleasure to work…read morewith, really listening to our ideas and executing them to a level that surpassed all expectations. She was also invaluable in contract negotiations. She made wedding planning enjoyable, never stressful. We would highly recommend her for any event. The day itself went off without any glitches whatsoever, and much of this has to do with Marcy.

Hiring Marcy and her team was the best thing that happened to my husband, parents and I! Meeting…read moreMarcy was love at first site, she is warm and bubbly and you feel like she is family immediately! She exceeded our expectations with everything and was right about everything she suggested from the band to the photographer to the amazing sweets table (highly recommend her sweets table OMG). I am someone who was completely overwhelmed by the idea of a big wedding and Marcy made everything fun and easy. I went from Debbie Downer bride to fun bride and I even had a GREAT time on our wedding day! Without her I would have never been able to plan or get through the crazy day. The Great Events Team goes above and beyond to make your day perfect I will miss you guys now that it is all over! I recommend this company and any of Marcy's team especially if you are someone who is nervous like me she makes it fun :-)

We used Epic Events for our wedding, and to say Craig brought our dream vision to life is truly an…read moreunderstatement! During our meeting, we came in with so many different ideas and inspirations, and Craig helped us really hone in on what the vision was meant to be. He took everything we shared and transformed it into something even more beautiful than we could have imagined. I was genuinely sad leaving the room at the end of the night because it was that magical. Every detail felt so intentional, elevated, and completely us. It was everything we wanted and more. 10/10 recommend!!

Beautiful work for our wedding! The flowers were so pretty.read more

I was so lucky to come across this website! What a great…read moreconcept - Glitzy Girlz hosted my daughters 9th birthday. It was a hit!!! The theme was rock star glam jam and the girls had a blast! The girls were engaged - we didn't want it to end. Booking the party was easy, communication before and during was a breeze. Very satisfied with the owner and party host. My younger daughter is already "planning" her party with GG!

I may have missed it somewhere, but I didn't realize I was hiring teenagers. The service was OK…read more I'd rate the pedicure portion a 2 at best. Definitely not worth the $400 I paid. Would not hire again.